World Vision Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026: Child Protection and VAWG Officer
World Vision Ethiopia
Role description
World Vision Ethiopia is hiring a Child Protection and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Officer for its humanitarian and protection programmes in the Tigray Region. The position focuses on child protection, prevention and response to violence against women and girls, case management, staff capacity building, and coordination of integrated protection services.
Job Overview
Employer: World Vision Ethiopia Position: Child Protection and Violence Against Women and Girls Officer Location: Tigray Region, Ethiopia Job Category: NGO, Social Work, Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence Employment Type: Full-time Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee Experience: Minimum 3 years Applicant Eligibility: Local applicants only Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Job Requisition ID: JR53706
About World Vision
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization focused on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. With more than 75 years of experience, the organization works in nearly 100 countries, supporting children and communities regardless of background.
Job Purpose
The Child Protection and VAWG Officer will support child protection and violence against women and girls prevention and response activities, including case management, to ensure survivors and vulnerable children receive appropriate services.
The officer will mentor social workers, strengthen the capacity of protection and sector staff, coordinate protection meetings, participate in needs assessments, and promote the integration of protection principles across World Vision Ethiopia's humanitarian response.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in field-level assessments to identify protection risks, gaps, and vulnerabilities. Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform evidence-based programming and advocacy. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to social workers handling child protection and VAWG cases. Monitor case documentation, follow-up, and referral pathways to ensure timely and appropriate services for survivors and vulnerable children. Design and deliver training for social workers and government stakeholders on child protection and VAWG case management. Train education, health, and WASH staff on protection principles, safeguarding, and survivor-centred approaches. Organize and facilitate coordination meetings with sector leads to promote joint planning and integrated protection responses. Work with education, health, and WASH teams to mainstream protection principles into their programmes. Monitor child protection and VAWG activities and case management interventions against project objectives. Document lessons learned, good practices, and implementation challenges, and share findings with relevant teams. Prepare timely reports on protection activities, case management outcomes, and training sessions.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Child Protection, or another relevant social science field.
Professional Experience
At least 3 years of experience in child protection, gender-based violence, or related areas, including programme or project development and management in emergency contexts. Experience designing and delivering child protection and GBV training for different stakeholders. Direct case management experience and experience working with children, women, and adolescents are advantageous. Knowledge and experience in GBV programming, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), are advantageous. Extensive training in psychosocial well-being, case management, and the application of international technical guidelines and standards in child protection and VAWG.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and ability to implement integrated child protection responses. Strong understanding of child protection and VAWG prevention and response approaches. Ability to provide technical support, training, and mentorship to relevant staff and stakeholders. Knowledge of international protection standards and survivor-centred approaches.
Work Environment and Travel
Frequent travel to project sites is required. Travel to the Head Office (HO) may be required as needed.
Language Requirements
English language proficiency is required. Knowledge of a local language is advantageous.
Safeguarding Commitment
World Vision is committed to safeguarding children and adult beneficiaries and maintains zero tolerance for violence, abuse, sexual exploitation, and abuse involving children or adults. Employment is subject to suitability checks for working with children and vulnerable adults.
World Vision Ethiopia does not charge applicants any fees during recruitment. Applicants should be cautious of job advertisements requesting payment or sensitive personal information upfront.
Job Overview
Employer: World Vision Ethiopia Position: Child Protection and Violence Against Women and Girls Officer Location: Tigray Region, Ethiopia Job Category: NGO, Social Work, Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence Employment Type: Full-time Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee Experience: Minimum 3 years Applicant Eligibility: Local applicants only Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Job Requisition ID: JR53706
About World Vision
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization focused on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. With more than 75 years of experience, the organization works in nearly 100 countries, supporting children and communities regardless of background.
Job Purpose
The Child Protection and VAWG Officer will support child protection and violence against women and girls prevention and response activities, including case management, to ensure survivors and vulnerable children receive appropriate services.
The officer will mentor social workers, strengthen the capacity of protection and sector staff, coordinate protection meetings, participate in needs assessments, and promote the integration of protection principles across World Vision Ethiopia's humanitarian response.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in field-level assessments to identify protection risks, gaps, and vulnerabilities. Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform evidence-based programming and advocacy. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to social workers handling child protection and VAWG cases. Monitor case documentation, follow-up, and referral pathways to ensure timely and appropriate services for survivors and vulnerable children. Design and deliver training for social workers and government stakeholders on child protection and VAWG case management. Train education, health, and WASH staff on protection principles, safeguarding, and survivor-centred approaches. Organize and facilitate coordination meetings with sector leads to promote joint planning and integrated protection responses. Work with education, health, and WASH teams to mainstream protection principles into their programmes. Monitor child protection and VAWG activities and case management interventions against project objectives. Document lessons learned, good practices, and implementation challenges, and share findings with relevant teams. Prepare timely reports on protection activities, case management outcomes, and training sessions.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Child Protection, or another relevant social science field.
Professional Experience
At least 3 years of experience in child protection, gender-based violence, or related areas, including programme or project development and management in emergency contexts. Experience designing and delivering child protection and GBV training for different stakeholders. Direct case management experience and experience working with children, women, and adolescents are advantageous. Knowledge and experience in GBV programming, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), are advantageous. Extensive training in psychosocial well-being, case management, and the application of international technical guidelines and standards in child protection and VAWG.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and ability to implement integrated child protection responses. Strong understanding of child protection and VAWG prevention and response approaches. Ability to provide technical support, training, and mentorship to relevant staff and stakeholders. Knowledge of international protection standards and survivor-centred approaches.
Work Environment and Travel
Frequent travel to project sites is required. Travel to the Head Office (HO) may be required as needed.
Language Requirements
English language proficiency is required. Knowledge of a local language is advantageous.
Safeguarding Commitment
World Vision is committed to safeguarding children and adult beneficiaries and maintains zero tolerance for violence, abuse, sexual exploitation, and abuse involving children or adults. Employment is subject to suitability checks for working with children and vulnerable adults.
World Vision Ethiopia does not charge applicants any fees during recruitment. Applicants should be cautious of job advertisements requesting payment or sensitive personal information upfront.